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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. March 15. 1!)8!1 Win Championship at Ladies' Volleyball Tourney Successful Dance Raises Money for Centre Blaekatoek and Area by Joyce Kelly Newt On Friday evening a very successful successful fundraising dance was held at the Recreation Centre. The planning committee was encouraged encouraged by the excellent community community involvement and support. Profit of the dance will be directed to completing the air conditioning system. A fine time was enjoyed by the large crowd present. Sian Rahm who underwent open heart surgery returned home one week after the surgery. Absolutely amazing! A speedy period of recovery is wished for you, Stan. Better health is wished for Roy Turner who is a patient in Port Perry Hospital. Welcome home to Ralph and Peggy Larmcr who enjoyed a two week vacation to Florida and other southern points. We also welcome back Ross and Alma Duff who spent two weeks in the south. While there they visited Ross' cousin Murray Coates and friends Norma and George Wolfe. There were 10 tables at the Tuesday evening weekly card party at the Township Hall with the following winners: 1. Myrtle Gimblett, 2. Carl Gimblett, 3. Margaret Wright, 4. Regis Hanley, 5. Nerta Masters, 6. Violet Hanley, Low -, Ruby Trewin. Draws were won by Lor- na Swain, Ann Taylor, Kathleen Watts and James Emerton. As this is winter break all the hard working students (and even those who don't work so hard) have the week off for a rest from their studies. Many families are away on vacation. Once again you are reminded that March is Red Cross month. On Wednesday, March 8 the Blackstock and District Lions Club held their annual Oral Communications Communications Contest. The 7 par- Highlights from Eldad U.C.W. On Saturday, February 18, the Newcastle Ladies Volleyball League held its second second annual tournament at Bowmanville High School. The 'A' division winners were the members of team five, which consists of Elly Tendam, Grace De Vetruil, Debbie Thompson, Wendy Preston, Bernadette Davis, Julie Beecroft, Susan Dion, and Joanne Wuinink. Pre-Easter Specials Watch for our Special Easter ad next week STEAK SALE Sirloin T-Bone or Wins Steaks 4.49lb/1.10lOO« CHAPMAN'S ICE CREAM Original 2.29/2l L»„ Premium 3.99/2l ORANGES . 1.39/doz. ORDER YOUR FRESH TURKEY FOR EASTER 1.95ib/4.30ke KRAFT SINGLES CHEESE SLICES 2502.8 or 12 slice 1.99 D YKSTRA'S ELICATESSEN FOOD MARKET "Home of Quality" OBITUARIES Edith Patricia Dunn The death of Edith Patricia Patricia Dunn, aged 54, occurred suddenly after a short illness illness with cancer, on Tuesday, Tuesday, February 28, 1989, at her residence. Daughter of James and Mabel Storie, she was born and educated in Renfrew. She was married to Murray Dunn in 1951. A resident of Bowmanville Bowmanville at 67 Third Street for 26 years, she had previously resided in Newcastle. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. A homemaker, her interests interests centred around her family and home. , ■ Left to mourn her passing passing are her husband Murray, Murray, children Pat, Steve, Kathy Kathy and husband Brian two grandchildren -three • broth- ers and sevèn sisters. The Reverend E. Scha- merhorn officiated at the fumerai fumerai services .held Thtyrs-;:. !;. - day at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville. ' , Floral tokens were re- / ceived .in her memory ! volume i Generàl Motota Ltd.;, Port ' !»> ';! Hope Ready Mix, and Shell Oil Co. Spring Interment, Orono Cemetery. Robert John (Jack) Niddery A maintenance welder with Houdaille for 27 years, Robert John (Jack) Niddeiÿ aged 69, died Thursday, February 23, 1989, in Memorial Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. He had had a heart condition. Son of Levi and Sara Georgina (Avery) Niddery, he was born in Hampton, and educated there and at Enniskillen. He was married to Jannette Tkatch on February February 24,1942. A resident of Bowmanville Bowmanville at 108 Elgin St., for 47 years, he was a member of Hampton United Church, a former councillor for the Town of Bowmanville, a Past Master of LOL2384, a Past Master Durham West, a member of the Memorial Park Association, and a member of the Royal Canadian Canadian Legion, Branch 178. Surviving are his wife Jannette, daughter Connie and husband John Dewell, three grandsons, one great grandson, two sisters Emma Widdecombe, and Maijorie Trimble. Funeral services were held Saturday at the North- cutt Elliott Funeral, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, with the Revererid Frank Lockhart officiating. Floral tokens were received received in his memory from LOL #2384, USWA Local 2375 and the Hunt Club. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. g of Eldad Eldad U.C.W. began with a social social time, and dessert provided provided by Marion Broome and Loraine Knox. Doris Hills was the hostess. The topic, "Confessing Our Faith" was led by Jean Knox. It was based on a report report of the United Church, of a three year study to examine examine what we believe. She recommended several several books for further reading on this topic, and shared with us her extensive research, research, and stories of faith. We were,warned of the forces forces in the world to-day that might be contrary to our faith, and were reminded that with faith all things are possible. In small groups the members members worked on an exercise regarding our faith, and .took a journey with Jesus - studying the Easter story and its application to life today. today. Doreen Westlake led in workshop on "The Power of the Cross", using Easter hymns and meditation based on 1 Corinthians 2:1- 9. President Jean Taylor conducted the business session. session. Plans to attend the Oshawa Presbytorial Annual Annual in Brooklin, March 9, were made. Reports by com mittee leaders and the World Day of Prayer were given. We are reminded of the Salad Supper sponsored by the Board of Stewards on April 30 and the next meeting, meeting, Anril 3 at 8:00 p.m. at the church, when Muriel (Stevens) Bizi will be the guest speaker. Lois N. Yellowleos (Press and Archives). BLOCK PARENT ecscimiM c ccuvitM ticipants from Cartwright Central P.S. were Kelly Phipps, Jennifer Parsons, Shannon Leslie, Adam Vivian, Jana Page, Jackie Strong and Michelle Morton. The first place winner was Jennifer Parsons Parsons with her speech on "Sisters" Runner-up was Adam Vivian who spoke about "The Mysteries of Life." Jennifer will go on to complete complete in a semi-final competition sponsored by Claremont Lions Club on April 3. Lions Ken Lee and Rob Mairs wish to extend their appreciation to Elizabeth Peelers, Sam Cawker and Roy Turner for volunteering to serve as judges for this contest. Congratulations to the grade 8 girls and their coach Mr. Thompson Thompson for winning the Area Basketball Basketball finals. They will now proceed to the Regional finals. Several from this area attended attended the Guelph University College Royal over the weekend. Ann and Les Taylor have returned home from an enjoyable month long holiday in Florida. Callers at the Les Taylor home recently were Roy and LIU Ashton who were mid-week callers, Alice and John Kennedy and John Jr. of Lindsay who were Saturday callers and June and Don Bickle and Leslie of Barrie who spent the weekend with her parents. Plans are underway for the Kelly Kelly Mixed Bonspiel which will be held on the evenings of March 27 and 28 with a total of 3 six end games ( 2 one evening and 1 the other). If interested please sign at the arena or call Gerald or Joyce Kelly at 986-4257. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Miller of Kingston former residents of Blackstock arc visiting their daughter Marie and Ross Tysick. Congratulations to Carol and Jim Dayes of Brooklin who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary anniversary with a party held at the Rec Centre. Many friends and relatives from this area enjoyed this haoov event. 16 Pa^cs BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th, 1U64 10c Per Copy NUMBER 11 New Goodyear Rubber Reclaim Plant Nearing Completion End of Crisis in Sight Tobacco Growers Meet In Port Hope Tomorrow Storms Cause Power Stoppage Sunday Night On Sunday rilchl at about 11:30, hydro in Bowmanville and the area from Courticc went off for one hour and 12 minutes, The disruption of the electricity services uas the result of defective hardware, and the prcclpl- fitting cause was last Thursday's Thursday's terrific windstorm. This was the longest power stoppage III several years. Hrspatchrrs Immediately look over at the Ontario Hydro Office on Temperance Street, and two service duty crews went to work at once. The area has two sources of supply, one from the west and one from the cast. As the trouble occurred to the west, feeds were transferred to the eastern source at the tie point near the Arena here. Then the break to the west was repaired before restoring restoring the feeds to the usual supply source. There was practically no interruption of electricity to Memorial Hospital as the hospital's own generator took over within three seconds seconds to provide ils emergency emergency supply. Last Thursday's gale caused caused considerable damage to trees in the area. There was also some garden and fence damage. The Board of Directors of la meeting for growers in the the Flue-Cured Tobacco Grow, area to be held at the Town ers Association are meeting W. A. Stewart, the Ontario Minister Minister of Agriculture at Queen's Park. Toronto, today, and it is hoped that following this conference conference a statement will be forthcoming as to the date for the re-opening of the tobacco auction exchanges. P. G. Newell M.C., director for No. 14 District, has called Bowmanville's Choral Society and Drama Workshop joined forces last week- . end for a two evening performance of Mikado that will also bo presented Friday ;| nr -J Orators and Saturda y ut this week. Drama Workshop members assisted with the difficult Hall. Port Hope, at 8 o'clock i LU '- al ^ 1 a,vl D ! makeup job on the actors. A fine example is shown here with Mrs. Barry Cowon Cowon Thursday ovemns of this .... . . . ] ling putting the final touches on Katlsha, an elderly lady in Mikado's court, w " k, _ . „ ... , Win in Legion played by Mrs. Oordyn Brent. Other makeup artists who helped were Mrs. Rob-' On Tuesday the Minister of J I V , ~ . . v. - ~ • (Bits and (Pi See the Four Seasons m Difference More Style More Selection » Nine distinctive systems including bronze or white aluminum or laminated wood ► Heat Mirror 1 " R4 Glass, even in curves! for *> v " warmer winters and cooler summers. ; • Wide selection of built-in ' shades * Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, spa, enclosures, dining rooms. ENTER THE BEFORE AND AFTER DESIGN CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WIN UP TO $15,000 wi rnli V shopping-Fair 25 Thickson Rd, N Whitby 432- II III) 1-800-2(13-3754 There is conSlflfcrable activity these days at the new million dollar Goodyear Goodyear rubber re-claim plant now being constructed to the cast of the main factory. factory. Last week, one of the highest crane booms (180') ever to work in this area was swinging sheet metal structures called "cyclone collectors" from the ground to the roof and placing them in position. Unfortunately, the crane was being dismantled when the top photo was taken. Lower photo shows some of the reclaim oil tanks. Machinery is being installed almost daily inside the plant and progress is right on schedule. The plant was started last September and Manager Manager Leo Huhta hopes everything will be ready to roll by June 1st. Award Citations of Merit Chamber Re-elects Bert Syer President for a Second Term Speaker Presents Challenge -x® FOUR SEASONS GREENHOUSES Design & Remodeling Centers Outdoor Living,. ,Indoors m W. .B. Syer was re-elected president of the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce by acclamation acclamation for the coming year at the annual dinner meeting of the organization held at the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel last Wednesday evening. James A. Bell, the immediate past president, was chairman of the nominating committee, and its other members were two other past presidents, Glenn Lander and R. P. Ricknby. . Others elected for 1904 were: B. L. Burk, vicc-prcsi- dent and tfeasurer, Mrs. Peggy Frank, secretary, and the foi* lowing directors, Glenn Lander, Lander, Lloyd Clifton Rov G. Gropp. Gordon R. MacNeill, Fred Tippins, George Webster. Walton Pascoc, Roy McMullen and James A. Bell. Citations of Merit were presented presented by President Syer to Arthur Asher, manager of the A & P Supermarket, Ray Gibbs, proprietor of Gibbs Sunoco Station, Mrs. Doris Grcig of Greig's Hairstyling. Harry Locke of Locke's TV Shop, Wilfrid McMcchan, owner owner of Robson Motors, and ' TURN TO PAGE TWO> 95-Years-Young Today V y, V. w '„„ ..... Mrs.-Outer Cole i'ulj Providence. Mrs, Outer Cole. Hour Itlgg Paul Chant, Chairman of the, Recreation Commission, announced announced this week that he had Ircccivcd a letter of résigna- 1 lion from Recreation Director! Doug Rigg, clfcctlvc April -Cth. Mr. Rigg, who came here in! 195.1 after several years withi the Oshawa Recreation Ass'n.,1 has accepted an offer from the! Oakville Recreation Commis-; During his nine -.cars In Bowmanville, lie lias been responsible responsible for co-ordinating the; all-year round rccrelatlomil! activities of hundreds of youngsters, us well as orgoniz mg adult classes, summer playgrounds, etc. lie and Ids staff have also rendered pr.-at assistance in preparations for the' annual Santa Claus parade. parade. and a host of other com- fiipi. niunlty activities w;„ <,i„ Nellie Blackburn), will celebrate her Mill imïhikiv'J.j'J ÏJSÏ ,™1! Vi™ will! today (Wed., March lllli) at Mnrmvoud Nursliii; home I,;: ilci'iiilurr. It is understood the Oakville position is a real promotion for Mr. Rigg. He wai accepted in competition! with approximately 40 other, hero. She was married to Omur Colt- of Ohio in 1912. Hu died Severn 1 years ago. Mrs. Cole Inis one brother and one sister still living Frank Blackburn, 92, of „„„ Denver. Col. and Miss Stella Blackburn. Third St.Jnppïicants! Bowmanville. She expects to celebrate her birthday No comment from the local with friends, l-«.v. ««'•'«led by a lew telanved and|™:i!;!? s ™, c ,!- n ;«"„ 0 Sffi| •lucmsor tu Mr. Rigg, leces HELP, HELP! -- The Junior Softball League has arranged to present a fine evening's program in the Town Hall on March 28th, but they are in trouble! The entertainers are going to cost them more than anticipated. As all net proceeds arc to be devoted to Crippled Children's Easter Seal Fund, they are asking for help to make it a success. success. Contact A1 Cole if you would like tickets, or any other member of the group. t t t t t NEW IDEA --- The Canadian Club of West Durham Durham is launching a new project for them by taking taking over the Royal Theatre for the first night's performance of Lawrence of Arabia on Thursday, March 19th. Tickets may be obtained from either the theatre or Mrs. Samuel 3-2473. t t 1 t t ONIONS -- R. E. Goodin, Secretary of the Ontario Ontario Food Council, called at The Statesman this week to see if we would help them to promote the sale of onions. Apparently, there are 450,000 fifty pound bags of onions in Ontario at the present time more than there were last year at this time. Groceries, supermarkets and all outlets arc doing their utmost to put this surplus to use. So, if you want to help, just buy a bag of onions. Some folks feel they help to clear colds and generally pep you up. An onion sandwich late at night can certainly do wonders for your dreams. t t t t t LATE FIRE -- Just before midnight on Tuesday, firemen were called to a blaze on Taunton Road, about a mile east of Taunton Village. A house occupied occupied by a family named Howe suffered extensive extensive damage. Mrs. Howe and family were at home, but Mr. Howe was working at Duplatc. t + t + t ACCIDENT -- Shortly after one p.m. today, there was a two-car collision about 100 yards cast of The Acres on the fifth concession. One passenger, a girl, received cuts and was taken to hospital by Bowmanville Area ambulance. No names were available at press time, but both cars received considerable considerable damage. V t t t + TICKETS -- Quite a number of cars were left parked on King St. following the heavy snow storm on Tuesday. Most of them found the snow plows had piled snow high against their cars as the town's works department endeavoured to clean the streets. Several had not only to dig themselves out this morning, but also had to pay parking fines. t t t t t BIG GAME -- Memorial Arena will be packed to overflowing tomorrow night for the second game of the Junior A playoffs between St. Catharines and Oshawa Generals. The first game was won by St. Catharines, but the Generals hope for better things on their home ice. t t t t t CHANGES -- Dykstra Brothers Variety Foods is in the middle of another extensive alteration project. project. New shelves now run down the centre of the store and many other improvements are taking place. t t t t t GOLFERS -- A general meeting of Southvicw Golf & Country Club Limited has been called for tonight to prepare for the coining golf season. After yesterday's snowfall, the golfers may have trouble bucking the snowbanks on the parking lot. Old man winter seems to have a bit of kick left yet, before that grass starts to come up nice and green again. ■i t t ♦ 1 MORALE BUILDER ~ Students of Grade 13 at B.H.S. are nil heart. Today, they built three huge snowmen on the campus, not for themselves, hut to give the exam-pressed students of grades 9 to 12 a lift in morale. The psychology used here will be most effective everyone hopes, including those in grade 9 to 12. Unfortunately, this news arrived just at press time, too late for pictures Agriculture. Mr. Stewart, met; - / ^ representatives of the eight 1^.0 fl G V-ODlGSl tobacco buying firms, and j during the last week there The large audience at the have been a number of meet-j Royal Canadian Legion's Zone ings held by growers, buyers, iPublie Speaking Contest held, and the government. ;<it the Legion Hall here on Saturday morning was impressed impressed by the high standard of tin- addresses, as well as by the excellence of delivery. The Zone Public Speaking Chairman. Ed Hannah. Dunbarton. Dunbarton. presided. He was assisted assisted by the Public Speaking Chairman of Branch 178, Ab Mavin. The judges were Comrade Comrade Jack Adams, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and two other officials from Pickering. ert Sheridan, Mrs. Mort Richards, Mrs. Jack Parch and Mrs. Ian Tucker. iWill Ride on Air GM Executive Startles Canadian Club Members With Predictions on Cars The Zone Contest winners Estimates Show $30,000 For Post Office Ottawa -- The federal government government estimates tabled by Walter Gordon. Minister of Finance in the House of Commons this week contain the amount of $30.000 for the construction of a Post Office building in Newcastle. The new building will be constructed on the north side of the main street on property purchased from Mr. Karl Wcyrich. The plans and specifications for the new building arc being being prepared by the Department Department of Public Works in Ottawa Ottawa and at the present time arc 70 To complete. It is anticipated anticipated that tenders for the construction construction will be called this spring with construction to ! start sometime during the | coming summer. At the dinner meeting of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club, held in the Sunday School rooms of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last Wednesday Wednesday evening, the members members heard an account of the automotive marvel? that can be expected in coming years. The president, John Rickard, Newcastle, presided. Alvin Davis, a past president of the club introduced the guest speaker, Ian McNab, director of the Public Relations Relations Department of General Motors, Oshawa. The subject of Mr. McNab's speech was "What Can Be Expected in the Future". Developments within the next few decades will add considerably to the joys and comforts of motoring, the guest speaker said. He also K 'icted that the growth of •in safety factors will keep pace with the other aspects of progress in the automobile industry. The car of the year 2,000 will be exceedingly different from those in use today, Mr. McNab "stated. He told the Men's Canadian Club members members that this advanced car will likely have one control, a stick. "You will push it forward to lan McNab go. pull it back to stop. The farther you push it ahead the faster you will travel. Move the stick to the right, or the left, and the car follows. "Tires made of foam called polyurthnne will last 100,000 miles, and cars by the year 2,000 may be running on energy energy from the sun, and riding on a cushion of air a couple of Inches off the ground," Mr. • TURN TO PACK TWO I Lady Curlers Score Rare Eight-Ender One of the rarelst events In curling happened last Thursday afternoon at Bowmanville Bowmanville Golf & Curling Club ... a team scored an For the uninitiated, an 8- ender means that all eight stones thrown by one team of four people have not only landed within the circle, but all of them were closer to the centre than any stones of their opponents. An 8-cmlcr is scarcer than a holc-ln-one In golf, or a perfect cribbage hand. In any curler's lifetime, the odds are many hundreds to one that he or site will he a member of a team scoring such a phenomenon. It hasn't happened here In the several years the local club has been operating. Members of the ladles team of 8-enders were Skip Jtca Falk, Vice Kris Crulck- shank, 2nd, Shirley Robson, Lead VI Dllworth. Junior B.H.S. Girls Win COSSA Championship Recently, the Junior Girls' basketball team ol iBowmanville High School defeated all comers to win the COSSA title during playoffs in Cobourg. Members 'of the team include, front row, left to right, Heather Moore, Gail Masters, Virginia Slcmon, Maureen Regan, Betty Welsh; bnek row, Christine TJghe, Susan Etcher. Louise Parry, Gertrude Cale, Jennifer Purdy and tcachcr-couch Miss Bcv. Cowling.